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W495 Amphibian

2,030 ZeElephant  8.3 years ago

This small amphibian only weighs in at 4,400 pounds, so the small 400hp engine is more than capable of moving the aircraft at decent speeds. Even with its small dimensions it manages to pack a large amount of technology into it airframe with airbrakes that double as brakes in the water along with rudder-activated brakes for steering in the water and variable-pitch wings that tilt upwards 15 degrees to shorten takeoff lengths. The engine is set to activation group 1 to enable it. To use the variable-pitch wings activate group 2 and use your elevators to pitch them up, then deactivate group 2 to hold the pitch. Return the stick to center and enable group 2 to allow the wings to return to horizontal, then deactivate group 2 again to lock the wings into horizontal position. Activate group 3 to use the air/water brakes and yaw-brakes.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 31.5ft (9.6m)
  • Length 25.3ft (7.7m)
  • Height 9.7ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 2,755lbs (1,250kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,440lbs (2,014kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.09
  • Wing Loading 21.2lbs/ft2 (103.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 209.9ft2 (19.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1596

Parts

  • Number of Parts 39
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 254